Our Staff & Offices

There are great views of the NY Harbor from the Fort Wadsworth overlook

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Gateway and its three units

Gateway's three units are administered from offices at Fort Wadsworth, on the Staten Island side of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Staff can be reached during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.

All mail should be sent to Gateway Headquarters. Mail intended for a particular person or unit should be labeled as such on the envelope.

Gateway National Recreation Area
210 New York Avenue
Staten Island, New York 10305
[phone]

 

Superintendent

Jennifer Nersesian
[phone]
email

Deputy Superintendent

Minka Sendich
[phone]
email

Law Enforcement

Dispatch (for United States Park Police and Sandy Hook Law Enforcement)
[phone]

Public Affairs/Press Inquiries

Daphne Yun
[phone]
Email

Unit Offices: Jamaica Bay, Sandy Hook, Staten Island

Gateway has several smaller offices throughout its three units. However, it is best to reach them via phone.

Jamaica Bay Unit Manager

Dave Taft
[phone]
email

The Jamaica Bay unit includes:

• Bergen Beach
• Breezy Point
• Floyd Bennett Field
• Fort Tilden
• Frank Charles Park
• Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
• Hamilton Beach
• Plumb Beach (shared with NYC Parks)

Staten Island Unit

Vacant

Please contact Deputy Superintendent Minka Sendich
[phone]

The Staten Island Unit includes:

• Fort Wadsworth
• Great Kills Park
• Miller Field

Sandy Hook Unit Manager

Pete McCarthy
[phone]
email

The Sandy Hook Unit includes:

• Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Ground National Historic Landmark District, including Fort Hancock Historic Post
• All Sandy Hook beaches